FIFA World Cup 2010, Group G Review

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Brazil

It almost goes without saying that Brazil, the five-times world champions, go into every FIFA World Cup™ heavily favoured to add yet another star to the legendary Amarelinha shirt. Having played for A Seleção at three editions of the global showpiece, coach Dunga will be fully aware that any outcome other than a sixth world crown will likely be considered a failure.

Favorite Players

Kaka, Robinho.

Shocking players dropout from squad

Ronaldinho and Pato.

Korea DPR (North Korea)

Korea DPR seemingly came from nowhere to storm into the Asian Zone's final round of qualifying, where they defied sizeable odds to take one of the continent's four automatic spots at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. In a sense they lived up to their long-standing reputation as Asia's surprise packages, their qualifying success marking a return to world football's top table for the first time since going all the way to the last eight in 1966.

After spending nearly 30 years in wilderness, the past decade saw the revival of the nation's footballing fortunes. With their women's football teams running riot at all levels on the international scene, the men's side came close to qualifying for Germany 2006 before successfully negotiating the road to South Africa 2010.

Cote de' Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

If an African team is to make a major impact on the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ finals in South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire are seen by many as the most likely candidates. And with world class talent throughout the starting 11, it's no wonder. Les Elephants also a point to prove after being eliminated in the first round at Germany 2006, albeit in an extremely difficult group, where they lost 2-1 to giants Argentina and the Netherlands before coming from two goals down to beat Serbia and Montenegro 3-2.

With more experience, and a little more luck in the draw, Didier Drogba and Co are certain to be a handful in attack as they look to cement their emerging pedigree on the international level at South Africa 2010.

Favorite Players

Didier Drogba (C), Kolo Toure, Yaya Toure, Emanuel Eboue.

Portugal

Finalists at UEFA EURO 2004 and semi-finalists at Germany 2006, Portugal have displayed some dazzling football in recent years, but without ever landing a major prize. Having never progressed beyond the semi-finals of a FIFA World Cup™, A Selecção das Quinas will be aiming to go all the way this time around.

Mozambican-born coach Carlos Queiroz is no stranger to South Africa, and his previous experience as the host nation’s coach could prove invaluable. With talents of players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Deco to call upon, Queiroz will know that expectations are sure to be high.

Favorite Players

Deco, Nani, C. Ronaldo, Carvalho.

Legendary Player

Luis Figo.

Favorite Teams in Group G to Qualify the last 16.

Brazil and Portugal or Ivory Coast (Based on Performance and Experience of the teams). Experts said, because this is a tough group, Brazil migh not have a chance to move to last 16.

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Group	Teams	Team Name
A		France, Uruguay, Mexico. South Africa.
B		Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece.
C		England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia.
D		Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana.
E		Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon.
F		Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia.
G		Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Portugal.
H		Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile.